ArticleBMC nutrition2019
Food choice patterns of long-haul truck drivers driving through Germany, a cross sectional study.
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- Risk Factors for Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases of Long-Haul Truck Drivers during the COVID-19 Pandemic: An Integrative Review.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Review
- Association between self-reported food intake and subjective sleep quality among truck drivers in a city in Southern Brazil.Dialogues in health · 2023Article
- Association of alcohol use and dietary lifestyle of commercial drivers during the COVID-19 pandemic in Nigeria.Bulletin of the National Research Centre · 2022Article
- The Burden of Overweight and Obesity among Long-Distance Truckers in Ethiopia.Journal of obesity · 2020Article
- Weight Loss Program Preferences of Men Working in Blue-Collar Occupations: A Qualitative Inquiry.American journal of men's healthArticle
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Abstract
backgroundLong-haul truck drivers are exposed to unfavorable working conditions affecting their health but information on truck drivers travelling through Europe is missing. The study aimed to describe the populations' characteristics and food choice patterns while working compared with eating patterns at home, taking weight status into account.
methodsA cross-sectional survey using questionnaires in 12 languages conducted at two truck stops in Germany.
resultsAmong 404 truck drivers of 24 nationalities, only 24% were normal weight while 46% were considered overweight and 30% obese. In regards to their health, more than half reported that they smoked and 32% reported at least one chronic disease. 37% ate their meals often or always at truck stops, while 6% never did so. The most common food items brought from home were fruits (62%) followed by sausages (50.6%), sandwiches (38.7%), self-cooked meals (37%), sweets (35.4%), and raw vegetables (31%). Bivariate analyses revealed differences in food choices during work and at home with more sausages, energy drinks and soft drinks, and canned foods eaten during trips. Fresh vegetables, legumes and fish were more often chosen at home. Available food appliances in trucks appeared to be associated with food choice patterns. Interestingly, food choice patterns and food preparation did not differ significantly across weight categories.
conclusionsThe working conditions of professional truck drivers make a healthy lifestyle difficult to follow and appear to influence food choices while working. Particular effort should be taken to improve food choice patterns, food preparation and purchasing possibilities during trips.
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